Details - Research Fellow, Eating Disorders

• Fixed Term position until April 30^th 2027
• Position to be based at La Trobe University Albury/Wodonga campus
• Full Time position, though Part time applications will be considered
• Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions

Are you passionate about transforming lives through research? Do you want to contribute to groundbreaking studies on eating disorders within a supportive and innovative academic community?

La Trobe University is seeking a Research Fellow in Psychology: Eating Disorders to coordinate two major clinical trials under the Australian Eating Disorders Research and Translation Centre. This role places you at the forefront of multi-site, multimodal assessment and intervention research focused on improving the lives of those affected by eating disorders.

As Clinical Trial Site Coordinator at our Albury-Wodonga Campus, you will:

• Oversee the planning, management, and execution of large-scale clinical trials.
• Develop and implement research protocols that integrate biological, psychological, and functional assessments and treatments.
• Lead data collection and ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.
• Supervise and mentor research staff and students, and contribute to high-impact publications and funding proposals.

You’ll be embedded in the Body Image, Eating and Weight Clinical Research Team (bewtresearch.com.au) and the Autralian Eating Disorder Research and Translation Centre (www.eatingdisordersresearch.org.au) collaborating  with leading psychologists, neuroscientists, and clinical scientists as part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary research community.

What You'll Bring

• Postgraduate qualification (PhD, Doctorate, or Masters) in Psychology.
• Proven project management experience, especially in clinical trials.
• High-level skills in psychological assessment, data management, and statistical analysis.
• A track record of research publications and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under broad direction.

Highly Desirable:

• Registration as a psychologist.
• Approval as a supervisor by the Psychology Board of Australia.

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Sunday 4^th May 2025

Enquiries: Recruitment@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:

 PD Level B Research.pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.